Ranger 4WD V6-4.0L (2009)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - 2.3L See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.0L See: Service
and Repair.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional
information, refer to Starter Motor - 2.3L See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.0L See: Service and Repair.
3. If the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing and both of the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor.
For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - 2.3L See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.0L See: Service and Repair.
If necessary, install a new flexplate or flywheel.
